Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 10, 2016

The Launch of OSIRIS-REx

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2016 is “The Launch of OSIRIS-REx,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: United Launch Alliance. The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Near sunset on Thursday, clear skies saw the launch of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Sporting a single solid rocket booster, its Atlas V vehicle blasts off from Cape Canaveral’s Complex 41 in this low, wide-angle view toward launch pad and setting Sun.”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 10, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: United Launch Alliance
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 10, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-september-10-the-launch-of-osiris-rex

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